City: Cotopaxi Province
Top Things to do in Cotopaxi Province
Countries
The 10 Best Sightseeing Tours in Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador
Cotopaxi (Spanish pronunciation: [kotoˈpaksi]) is one of the provinces of Ecuador. The capital is Latacunga. The province contains the Cotopaxi Volcano, an intermittent volcano with a height of 19,388 feet.
Restaurants in Cotopaxi Province
1. Quilotoa Crater Lake Private Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Don't waste time waiting for large group-tours, protect your family and avoid unnecessary crowds! Stop anywhere you want during your journey and make great pictures with unforgettable landscapes!! On this private cultural full day excursion have the opportunity to visit a local indian market, where you will see different cultural interactions, and very varied local products. Do a very nice downhill hike into a charming volcanic crater and enjoy a real lifetime experience!! Make your stay in Quito an unforgettable adventure with us!!
Inclusions: Private transportation, Certified English speaking guide, Mentioned itinerary and visits, Lunch, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Drinks, Mules or horses ride
Reviewed By JeannePlantation
I had only one afternoon in Quito to sightsee. I contacted Ecuador's Best Tour with late notice by email and Luis replied right away. Luis has a great laid back, no worries attitude and assured me he would take care of everything and pick me up at my hotel. He arrived early to pick me up. I was thrilled to visit the beautiful Church la Compania. Luis was very knowledgeable about the history of the church and architecture. Next we visited a beautiful view of the city with the statue Virgin of El Panecillo. I only had a few hours to visit and Ecuador's Best Tours really helped me make the most of my visit. I highly recommend booking this with this company and you will be lucky if Luis is your guide. His English is extraordinary and he's just a pleasant guide to be around. I have toured many places around the would and I would say Luis was one of the best guides I have encountered. I got some great photos from my visit and hope to return someday. I would certainly use Ecuador's Best Tours again.
2. Full Day Cotopaxi & The Chuquiragua Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Unique Andean views a long the way to Cotopaxi Park Best chance to experience the Andes not far from Quito Hiking admiring the Andes Visit to an Hacienda with more the 3 Centuries of History
Inclusions: Private transportation, Certified English Speaking Tour Guide , Park Admission Fee , Saquisili Indian Market Visit ( ONLY ON THURSDAYS)
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch, Personal Expenses
Reviewed By SunriseFitness
I highly recommend this tour! It’s active but not strenuous, covers a lot, and Alex was friendly and knowledgeable throughout. It felt nice to have a blend of parks and the city, stopping along the way for photos, explanations and history, sweeping city views and gelato on a balcony.
3. Explore the Ecuadorian Andes & Amazon in 6 Days | From Quito
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Enjoy and Live Ecuador in its maximum splendor, our 6-day private tour will allow you to know the most beautiful sites of Ecuadorian geography: Papallacta hot springs, famous hot springs well known for their healing properties. Suchipakari Ecuadorian Jungle Lodge located in the middle of the jungle just 20 minutes from Puerto Misahuallí, here you will perform some activities such as hiking, navigation on the Napo River among others. Baños de Agua Santa, you can visit the famous waterfall route, the Pailon del Diablo and the famous Tree House where the swing of the end of the world is. Quilotoa Lagoon where you will marvel at its beautiful turquoise waters in the middle of the Andean moorland. Cotopaxi National Park, here you can choose between 2 activities: Horseback riding around the active volcano or Hiking to the refuge "José Rivas", 4864 meters above sea level. The tour ends in the city of Quito, the drop off point can be coordinated during your trip with the guide.
Inclusions: Comfortable Accommodation with private bathroom & hot shower, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Equipment (Rain Boots, Life Jacket in the Jungle), Professional Guide/Driver (Spanish & English), Private Transport during all the program, These vehicles are maintained to a high standard and are fully equipped with first aid kits, fire extinguishers and emergency tools., Landing and facility fees
Exclusions: International flights, airport taxes, Transfer from Quito Airport to Quito Hotel: $25 USD | (One Way), Personal travel & health insurance, Quito´s Hotel Accommodation (Ask for our special rates), Does not include supplement for single room.
Reviewed By Janiesface
Our tour guide was terrible! He would take us to each activity and then be on his phone the whole time! Hardly interacted with us. I would totally give his name to warn others but he never even introduced himself. The activities were pretty cool, but we didn't do three of them. I feel very ripped off! One of them was due to rain, that's fine. The other things were supposed to happen at the indigenous community and just didn't happen. When we asked our tour guide he acted like he didn't know. That whole part of the tour was not impressive at all, they did not seem enthusiastic to be there. I really wish I could file a compliment about our tour guide, he should not have a job like that! And I hope to get some money back too since we didn't get to do all the activities that was on the itinerary.
4. Quilotoa Laguna Daytour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
This full day cultural tour begins with a visit to local indigenous market at either Saquisilli (Thursdays only) or Pujili (Sundays only). The drive to Laguna Quilotoa – an amazing emerald lagoon inside a volcano crater at the height of approximatetly 3,800 m – displays a beautiful view of the Andean mountains, passing the ancient canyon of Zumbahua and many indigenous towns and farmlands. The trip through the villages of the area provide a fantastic chance to see one of the most authentic parts of the country. Before lunch we visit a local indigenous home where you have the opportunity to interact with the locals. Prepare yourself for a taste of cultural and hiking.
Inclusions: What’s Included:, Transport, Guide, Lunch
Exclusions: What’s Not Included:, Additional Snacks / Beverages, TIPS, Breakfast
Reviewed By RichardA4235
Could not recommend more highly! We were in Quito and did a day trip to Mindo. Our guide, Alex, was amazing. He was a wealth of information and went far out of his way to show us everything we wanted to see. We zip-lined, went to the butterfly museum, did a chocolate tasting and learned how cocoa beans become chocolate. We also did a cable and hike to a waterfall. We really wanted to hit the equator museum on the way back and Alex made sure we got there -- we were running behind and he called to make sure they would stay open for us. Along the way, he gave us a great sense about Ecuador. Alex even helped us order pizza on the way home . He said that "no" was not in his vocabulary and that turned out to be true. The whole operation was so easy -- they even took us to the airport on our way out. The bus was comfortable, the driver safe, and it was just overall a fabulous trip -- our favorite activity in Quito. Thank you Alex and CarpeDM!
5. Quito 6-Day 5-Nights: Tradition and Culture Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
We will visit the most striking points by tourists who seek to know the cultural places that mark the capital of Ecuador. We will observe the colonial helmet of Quito Metropolitano, and we will be on the equinotial line.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Private Transport, Accomodation in Hotel
Exclusions: Extra drinks, Municipal Tax of US$ 2,75 direct payment in the hotel value per night and per room.
Reviewed By SkiDocEdzell
Local guide with good English. Good factual information on main sites of interest. Had driver in private car, which, given the horrendous traffic gridlock and lack of parking in Quito old town, was essential! Felt rushed though, with request for coffee stop after 2 hours, dismissed.
6. Classic Ecuador Tour 8D - 7N
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
In this tour we will pass through several tourist points of the main cities with greater awards for their tourist attractions.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Professional guide
Exclusions: Guayaquil Municipal Tax US$ 2,50 direct payment in the Guayaquil hotel value per night and per room.
Reviewed By SkiDocEdzell
Local guide with good English. Good factual information on main sites of interest. Had driver in private car, which, given the horrendous traffic gridlock and lack of parking in Quito old town, was essential! Felt rushed though, with request for coffee stop after 2 hours, dismissed.
7. Adventure at Volcano Avenue + Quilotoa and Baños Tour + Train 6D - 5N
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
We will travel the section of the routes of the Volcanoes, where we will enter the National Park Cotopaxi, here we will be able to observe the landscape of the imposing Volcano of the Cotopaxi. We will arrive to visit the Quilotoa Lagoon, where we will be able to see the landscape in all its explendor and take several photographs. Finally, we will take the tour to Baños de Agua Santa, where we will be exposed to the peace of its beautiful landscapes. We will move on the Train that will lead us to the Great "Devil’s Nose" where we can appreciate as much as we approach thanks to the route of the rails.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Professional guide, Accomodation in Hotel
Exclusions: Extra Drinks
Reviewed By SkiDocEdzell
Local guide with good English. Good factual information on main sites of interest. Had driver in private car, which, given the horrendous traffic gridlock and lack of parking in Quito old town, was essential! Felt rushed though, with request for coffee stop after 2 hours, dismissed.
8. Cotopaxi & Quilotoa All in One - 1 Day - Private Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Two most beautiful and spectacular places in a single day! Quilotoa Lagoon and Cotopaxi Volcano in the Avenue of the Volcanoes in one day and at an incredible price. Everything included!
Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Ygor L
I had a great experience with the Quilotoa tour! Mainly due our amazing guide Pedro in Quito! He was just incredible! He knew pretty much everything about the history, culture and people of Ecuador! My friend made lots of questions and he answered all of them with minimum details and with a perfect English!!! Pedro was so patient with us, he didn’t rush us at all, he made lots of stops so we could take pictures, and of course, every stop he gave us lots of information about the place! Just what we look for on a guide! We now want to go for other tours and will make sure we’ll have him as our guide again! It was a great experience and it was worth every penny! Thank you again Pedro!
9. Cotopaxi Trek Glacial + Back Horse Riding
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
With sublime beauty is perceived in the environment, an explosion of people's admiration, mystery, emotion, fury, and culture . The Cotopaxi, this natural colossus impresses with its great height of approximately 5,897 meters above sea level. A visit to this impressive place, after a delicious breakfast, we will make a 2-hour hike to the refuge, then we will back horse riding around the Cotopaxi Volcano, in approximately 2 hours, you will enjoy an exquisite lunch, with an impressive view of the landscape Andean.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Transport by private vehicle, horseback riding safety equipment, Box Lunch
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Ygor L
I had a great experience with the Quilotoa tour! Mainly due our amazing guide Pedro in Quito! He was just incredible! He knew pretty much everything about the history, culture and people of Ecuador! My friend made lots of questions and he answered all of them with minimum details and with a perfect English!!! Pedro was so patient with us, he didn’t rush us at all, he made lots of stops so we could take pictures, and of course, every stop he gave us lots of information about the place! Just what we look for on a guide! We now want to go for other tours and will make sure we’ll have him as our guide again! It was a great experience and it was worth every penny! Thank you again Pedro!
10. Private Quilotoa Enchanted Crater Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
This full-day cultural tour begins with a visit to a local indigenous market at Saquilisilí or an historic church in Pujilí (Thursday/Sunday). The drive to Laguna Quilotoa displays a beautiful view of the Andean mountains, passing the ancient canyon of Zumbahua and many indigenous towns and farmlands. Before arriving at Quilotoa we will visit and incredible local gallery in Tigua, where we will have a short painting class to learn about the ancient techniques in this charming town. The tour includes a hike down into the Laguna Quilotoa, a sparkling emerald lake inside the inactive volcano crater. The return hike takes one hour, or there is the option of renting a mule for $12. We will arrive back to Quito in the early evening. We will arrive back to Quito in the early evening.
Inclusions: Transportation: Comfortable land transportation., Lunch, Trip Leader: Certified AJ expert English-speaking adventure trip leader, Fees and entrance to Quilotoa reserve, hike to the lake., Hiking sticks
Exclusions: Tips, Souvenirs, Optional rent of a horse/mule ($12) on the way back up from the lake
Reviewed By Clairekathryn
The views were incredible. I would totally recommend this trip! Great guides who made the group feel very safe, and went above and beyond to adhere to all Covid-19 protocols.
TAGS
